Research Data Analyst (6256U) 14631 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: February 3, 2021

Departmental Overview

Located within the world's finest public university and one of the most diverse regions in the nation, the UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare strives to transform the systems that perpetuate poverty and social disadvantage. Berkeley Social Welfare develops effective leaders and scholars committed to solving complex social problems; produces, disseminates and utilizes research to improve social-service delivery and policy through critical thinking and evidence-based knowledge; and prepares the next generation of culturally-competent social workers, researchers and teachers dedicated to serving the most vulnerable members of our society.

Within the School, the Sexual Health and Reproductive Equity (SHARE) Program is committed to conducting rigorous, community-engaged research to advance the understanding of what it takes for individuals to have the families they envision, to realize reproductive self-determination, and to experience healthy sexuality. This position will support evaluation of the Abundant Birth Project, an unconditional income supplement for pregnant Black and/or Pacific Islander people in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing systems for organizing data to analyze, identify and report trends, including procedures to ensure quality assurance for survey and/or interview data, developing templates for periodic reporting, and completing periodic reports for internal use.
• Gathers and analyzes research data; prepares and summarizes information and / or recommendations. Oversee interview data analysis. Coordinate recruitment, collaborate with community and research partners, and supervise graduate student researchers and undergraduate research assistants as applicable.
• Maintains and develops research gathering, retrieval and reporting systems, including tracking recruitment and retention of participants, ensuring quality of survey data collected, and developing tracking system for interview data.
• Plans studies, including the design of survey instruments, determining the sampling and reporting procedures, developing collaborative relationships with community partners, developing interview guides, and piloting instruments
• Collaborates on the design, documentation, testing and implementation of research studies.
• Conducts statistical studies in support of research proposals and protocols.
• Coordinate collaboration with research partners
• Independently plans limited studies or assists higher level Analysts in large, complex studies.
• May be involved in researching, evaluating and selecting new data reporting products.
• Prepares reports and / or analyses for internal department constituents.
• Train staff, including student and community members, in data collection procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of research function.
• Working skills in analysis and consultation.
• Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.
• Experience with community engagement for research studies.
• Background in social science or public health research.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working skills in statistical analysis, systems programming, database design and data security measures.
• Masters's degree in public health or related field and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

This is an hourly paid (non-exempt) position. Hourly rate will be commensurate with experience.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

Other Information

This is a full-time, one-year contract position (eligible for full UC Benefits) that may be eligible for renewal dependent on continued funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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